Details

Country-boy Ivan leaves home in the Jamaican countryside and travels to Kingston, his head full of songs that he hopes will earn him fame and fortune. But fortune is hard to find as Ivan is ripped off by shady record producers and corrupt cops. He does find the fame he craves - but for all the wrong reasons. Contains some strong language. Age guidance 12+. Run time 170 mins inclu. interval.

Cast/Performers

Rolan Bell (Ivan), Joanna Francis, Jacqui Dubois, Derek Elroy, Victor Romero Evans, Matthew J Henry, Marlon King, Susan Lawson-Reynolds, Joy Mack, Marcus Powell, Joe Speare, Chris Tummings

Creatives/Company

Book by: Suzan-Lori Parks
Music: Jimmy Cliff (songs)
Producer(s): Jan Ryan, Robert Fox (in association with Michael White), Jan Ryan (for UK Arts Productions)
Choreographer(s): Jackie Guy, Jackie Guy
Director(s): Kerry Michael, Dawn Reid, Suba Das (assistant), Stephen Cole (music), Geraldine Connor (voice)
Design: Ultz
Lighting: Jo Joelson
Sound: Stefan Lumsden

The Harder They Come

The Harder They Come (Musical) production archive for QTIX code T1092880851. Details of all The Harder They Come archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S93556063

Archive Listings

23 May 08
to
13 Sep 08

Playhouse Theatre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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